Originally Posted by lwildernorva

I think it depends on the property. I was at the Crowne Plaza Herndon near Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia last weekend and got a very nice upgrade to a suite on their club floor. Other places I've gotten virtually nothing. The points earning is higher, however, and if I can buy points as I did at the Indigo for about $4 per 1000 that also count for elite status, I think it's worth the minimal effort.